Artemis--Goddess of the Hunt and Leader of the Pack On September 3-4, 2022 eight DCUL backpackers did an overnight counter-clockwise loop over western Pennsylvania's Loyalsock Link and Loyalsock trails. We had planned a 16.2-mile route from World's End State Park, but ended up doing a little "bonus" mileage and elevation when the blazing and signage... Continue Reading →
LM: DCUL Pool Party! Plus Sauna, Furnace, and Cold Showers. But, No Popsicles!
On July 23-24, 2002 11 DCUL backpackers hiked part of southern Massanutten Mountain, in the George Washington National Forest, near New Market, Virginia. The original idea was to hike in on Saturday, then swim in and camp beside a man-made, spring-fed, mountain-top pool known as Emerald Pond. Sunday was supposed to feature a long climb... Continue Reading →
Trip Report: Misty, Muddy Massanutten (LM: North Massanutten – 18 miles – Signal Knob, Meneka Peak, Mudhole Gap, June 9-10, 2022)
DCUL’ers Vera, Dayna, Phil, Sean and Mark met up July 9-10, 2022 for a relaxing weekend of backpacking around the northern area of Massanutten, in the George Washington National Forest, near Fort Valley, Virginia. The wet forecast kept the number of participants low, but the gentle showers were more comfortable than intense July heat would... Continue Reading →